Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB) vs Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)

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Side by side comparison between Asus Zenfone Live (L1) vs Bq Aquaris X2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/25/2020 6:51 AM, updated: 8/5/2020 10:23 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X2 X Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1440

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB) Compare Asus Zenfone Live (L1) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	vs	22 Advantages Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+140 grams (4.9 ounces)16% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core65% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11GB available)	vs	+32GB (20.5GB available)86% More internal storage for applications and files
720x1440 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
293 PPI	vs	+427 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.65"3% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 5MP33% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash on both cameras	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

20 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras

4G LTE / 4G LTE-A

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Other model names	Asus ZenFone Live L1 ZA550KL X00RD (1GB RAM)	BQ Aquaris X2 3GB RAM + 32GB
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Asus	Bq
Release date	5/1/2018	6/1/2018
Depth	8.15 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.25 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.77 x 147.26 millimeters (2.83 x 5.8 in)	72.3 x 150.7 millimeters (2.85 x 5.93 in)
Weight	140 grams (4.9 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.65" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1440 pixels (18:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	293 PPI	427 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	400nits[typ]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 308 500Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 509
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	16GB (11GB available) eMCP	32GB (20.5GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version: UMTS 850/900/2100 America version: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 Global version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (40) America version: LTE (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 26, 28)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,7,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth 1/5"1.12µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.29µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	LED
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Black, Space Blue, Rose Pink, Shimmer Gold • Android Go edition • ZenUI 5 • Touch glove display	• Colors: Carbon black, White sand gold • Android One • USB OTG On-The-Go • 2.5D curved glass screen • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
☢️ Radiation rate
	Asus Zenfone Live L1 (ZA550KL 16GB)	Bq Aquaris X2 (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	1.495W/kg (head), 1.451W/kg (body)